Cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai from £476

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£476
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£480
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£501
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Mon, Jul 27
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£501
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£512
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£525
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£1,019
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£1,051
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Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£1,074
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£1,074
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£1,086
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Ottawa YOWShanghai PVG
£1,141
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£476

Cheapest round-trip

£1,019

Average round-trip

£1,331

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

WestJet

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

¥20 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

¥4 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
WestJetWJAWSNo
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Tway AirlinesTWBTWYes
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
74%
31°C26°C
18 Jul
33°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
84%
29°C26°C
19 Jul
33°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
12%
32°C27°C
20 Jul
63%
32°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
11%
33°C27°C
21 Jul
19%
31°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
38%
35°C27°C
22 Jul
23%
32°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
68%
33°C28°C
23 Jul
34°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
80%
31°C27°C
24 Jul
34°C26°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are WestJet, Porter Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Tway Airlines, and Air Canada. Ottawa and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Ottawa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ottawa and Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Kelowna, New York, London, Manchester, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Iqaluit, Houston, Orlando, Halifax, Dallas, New Orleans, Tampa, Mexico City, Myrtle Beach.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.
Which airports are there in Ottawa?
Ottawa is mainly served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. But there are other airports nearby, including Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport.
What airports are near Ottawa?
The main airport in Ottawa is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. It is also served by Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.
Which airlines fly between Ottawa and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Ottawa and Shanghai with WestJet, Porter Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Tway Airlines, Air Canada.
When’s the best time to travel between Ottawa and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ottawa and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Ottawa and Shanghai?
Traveling between Ottawa and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Ottawa?
There are a number of airports in and around Ottawa. The main one is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International and other nearby airports include Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International
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